How To Fix RSCR020 - You are not authorized to carry out the requested operation

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: RSCR -

• Message number: 020

• Message text: You are not authorized to carry out the requested operation

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message RSCR020 - You are not authorized to carry out the requested operation ?

  The SAP error message RSCR020, which states "You are not authorized to carry out the requested operation," typically indicates that the user does not have the necessary authorizations to perform a specific action within the SAP system. This can occur in various contexts, such as when trying to execute a report, access a transaction, or modify data.
  Causes:
  
  Missing Authorizations: The user lacks the required authorization objects or roles that grant permission for the operation they are attempting.
  Role Assignment Issues: The user may not have been assigned the correct roles that include the necessary authorizations.
  Profile Issues: The user profile may not be correctly configured to allow access to certain transactions or data.
  Authorization Object Restrictions: Specific restrictions on authorization objects may prevent the user from executing certain functions.
  
  Solutions:
  
  
  Check User Roles:
  
  Verify the roles assigned to the user in transaction SU01 (User Maintenance).
  Ensure that the user has the appropriate roles that include the necessary authorizations for the operation.
  
  
  
  Review Authorization Objects:
  
  Use transaction SU53 immediately after encountering the error to check which authorization objects are missing.
  This transaction provides a detailed report of the authorization check that failed.
  
  
  
  Modify Roles:
  
  If the user is missing necessary authorizations, a security administrator can modify the roles using transaction PFCG (Role Maintenance) to include the required authorization objects.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making changes to roles or authorizations, have the user log out and log back in to ensure that the changes take effect.
  Test the operation again to confirm that the issue is resolved.
  
  
  
  Consult Security Team:
  
  If you do not have the necessary permissions to change roles or authorizations, contact your SAP security team or administrator for assistance.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Authorization Concept: Understanding how SAP's authorization concept works is crucial. It involves roles, profiles, and authorization objects that define what users can and cannot do within the system.
  Transaction Codes:
  
  SU01: User Maintenance
  PFCG: Role Maintenance
  SU53: Authorization Check Analysis
  
  
  Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or internal guidelines for managing user authorizations and roles.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the RSCR020 error and implement a solution to resolve it.